Mohammed Ali says “No More war”. Copyright of photo is Santa Monica mueseum. Applied for and awaiting release.)
What was the philosophy of the US War on Vietnam.
🇻🇳 The Vietnam War, which lasted from 1955 to 1975, represents a defining chapter in history, both for the United States and Vietnam. The philosophical underpinnings behind the US involvement in the war are complex and multi-faceted, shaped by a combination of ideology, geopolitical considerations, and Cold War dynamics.
I am to analyze the philosophy behind the US war on Vietnam, exploring the key motivations, justifications, and ethical questions that emerged during this divisive conflict.
At its core, the US war on Vietnam can be seen as an extension of the overarching Cold War philosophy of containing the spread of communism. The US viewed Vietnam as a proxy battleground in its global struggle against the Soviet Union and China, believing that the fall of one Southeast Asian nation to communism would lead to a domino effect of communist expansion in the region. Therefore, the primary philosophy of the US war on Vietnam was driven by a fervent anti-communist sentiment, rooted in the belief that the spread of communism threatened global stability and US national security interests.
In addition to ideological motivations, geostrategic considerations played a key role in shaping the US philosophy in the Vietnam War. The US perceived Southeast Asia as an essential region for its economic and security interests due to its access to vital resources and proximity to major maritime trade routes. The philosophy of preserving American hegemony and preventing the establishment of communist governments in these economically important regions was a driving force behind US involvement in Vietnam. The belief in the necessity of safeguarding economic and strategic interests directly influenced US military and diplomatic strategies in the war.
The Domino Theory, which posited that the fall of one Asian nation to communism would inevitably lead to the collapse of others, played a crucial role in shaping the philosophical justifications for US intervention in Vietnam. The moral imperative of preventing this hypothetical cascade of communism created a strong impetus for US involvement, with policymakers arguing that the US had a responsibility to stop the spread of an oppressive ideology and protect the values of democracy and freedom.
The US war on Vietnam raised significant ethical questions and controversies. The war's high casualty rates, extensive bombings, and the usage of controversial tactics such as Agent Orange and napalm generated backlash both domestically and internationally. Critics of the US philosophy argued that the pursuit of military victory disregarded the well-being and rights of the Vietnamese people, leading to immense suffering and loss of innocent lives. The philosophical debate revolved around the balance between pursuing strategic objectives and the ethical responsibility to protect human rights and preserve life.
The philosophy of the US war on Vietnam was multifaceted, drawing from Cold War ideology, geostrategic considerations, and moral imperatives to contain the spread of communism. The belief that Vietnam was a crucial battleground in the global struggle against communism, along with the geostrategic stakes involved, fueled US engagement in the region. However, the ethical questions raised and the significant human costs associated with the war continue to generate debate and introspection, highlighting the complexities and moral dilemmas tied to armed conflicts.
The present us cum Israel
Against Hamas is purely sn extension of the same philosophy. Here the actors are US, Israel, Iran, Tusdia, Hsmas, Islamophobia, anti-Muslim sentiment. Put the tight terms in my above essay and you will see where we are headed.
The US never learns from
It’s mistakes. The use of Agent Orange, carpet bombing ofvThe Vietnamese never achieved its objective
As we continue to reflect on the Vietnam War, it serves as a reminder of the need for critical examination of philosophical underpinnings and a deep understanding of the consequences of policy decisions. By doing so, we can strive to shape a future where conflicts are approached with greater care, empathy, and a commitment to peaceful resolution.
A most interesting phenomenon was the rush by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to support Israel in the on-going Israel/Hamas conflict!
Take a look at the countries which are believed to have bought the Pegasus spyware from the Israeli software company NSO.
There are 10 countries on my list:
1. Azerbaijan
2. Bahrain
3. Hungary
4. India
5. Kazakhstan
6. Mexico
7. Morocco
8. Rwanda
9. Saudi Arabia
10. United Arab Emirates
Almost every one of these countries have refused to condemn Israel on this conflict, even the Muslim dominated countries!
Why?
Was it a pre-condition when the Pegasus software agreement with NSO, the Israeli spyware company, was signed, that the countries pledged that they would not condemn Israel in case of a conflict.
India is a country with about 15% of its population being Muslim!
India has categorically stood with the Palestinian cause from the very beginning.
Yet, within hours of this present conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was standing firm with Israel!
Was it debated in Parliament?
How could a Prime Minister make such a foreign policy decision without understanding the will of the people of India, all people andnot just his personal ego?
All the other named countries have been very conciliatory in their statements about Israel in this conflict.
As I was searching for more data on this subject, my iPhone started to play tricks, indicating that I was tackling a hot internet topic!
Pegasus has trained its software to follow certain search functions on the Search engines.
I know that I am now a marked individual of NSO on the internet.
Watch closely what happens in the next few weeks as someone penetrates my mobile phone and my computer!
NSO of Israel considers itself top in the world in spying software, except when it comes to the security of Israel.
They were able to infiltrate the dissenting politicians in different countries, but they could not defend their own country.
Shame on NSO!
It showed the impotence of the Government of Israel, NSO the spy software company and the Israeli defence forces.
They could not defend their own country and its people!
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What were they busy doing?
Before I proceed, I must look at why there was the deep seated hatred of the Jews by the Germans and the reasons for the Holocaust.
The Holocaust was one of the most horrific events in human history, where approximately six million Jews were systematically exterminated by the Nazi regime led by Adolf Hitler.
What were the fundamental reasons behind Hitler and German society's deep-seated animosity towards Jews, which ultimately paved the way for the Holocaust.
The origins of anti-Semitism can be traced back to ancient times. However, it had a profound impact on the Holocaust. Hitler exploited this existing sentiment for his own political gain.
Many Germans blamed Jews for their economic, social, and political struggles, as they were often portrayed as scapegoats responsible for Germany's defeat in World War I and the subsequent economic instability.
Hitler's vision revolved around the notion of racial purity and the superiority of the Aryan race. He believed that Jews, among other "inferior" races, were a threat to the Aryan race's dominance.
Hitler argued that the Jewish community had corrupted German culture, society, and values, and promoted the idea that Jews were conspiring to control the world and undermine German interests.
The Nazi regime, through its skilled propaganda machinery, masterfully manipulated public opinion by disseminating anti-Semitic ideologies. Propaganda films, publications, and speeches portrayed Jews as enemies of the state, linking them to various imaginary conspiracy theories. These constant messages ingrained in German society fueled an atmosphere of animosity towards Jews, creating a breeding ground for the Holocaust.
During the interwar period, Germany experienced significant economic challenges, including hyperinflation, unemployment, and poverty.
Hitler exploited these hardships, blaming them on the Jews. Jewish businessmen and professionals were often scapegoated for the country's economic troubles, allowing Hitler to strengthen his anti-Semitic rhetoric by using economic resentment.
Hitler's systematic erosion of civil liberties and human rights played a crucial role in dehumanizing Jews and enabling the implementation of the Holocaust.
Through the Nuremberg Laws, Jews were stripped of their basic human rights, including citizenship, the right to marry non-Jews, and the right to own property. The dehumanization campaign aimed to portray Jews as sub-human, reducing empathy towards their plight.
The reasons for Hitler and the Germans' deep-rooted animosity towards the Jews were multi-faceted and interconnected. Historical anti-Semitism, racial purity beliefs, social conditioning through propaganda, economic factors, and the erosion of civil liberties all contributed to the tragedy of the Holocaust.
Understanding these reasons is essential to ensure that humanity never forgets the horrors of the past and actively strives for a future built on mutual respect, inclusivity, and tolerance.
Some Israelis seem to be the first to have forgotten the lessons of the Holocaust!
In my blog entry of 16 years ago, yes, 16 years ago, which was simultaneously posted on 4 of my blogs, the dehumanisation of the Palestinian Arabs was explained by a human rights activist who visited Finland.
The above analysis of the reasons for the Holocaust should be read alongside what is happening to the Palestinians over the last 70 years.
Benjamin Netanyahu was tied up trying to save his own butt by dismantling the justice system.
The Israeli army had handed over control to the illegal settlers and were resting on having done their job.
The Israeli intelligence was resting on its laurels!
It was the corruption and incompetence at the highest level which resulted in the carnage by Hamas of October 7th 2023.
Hamas had read the tea leaves and knew that they had the upper hand, while Netanyahu and the Israel armed forces and intelligence slept at the wheel.
Now what is going on is the cowardly Israeli defence forces are on the rampage, enjoying themselves killing innocent women and children.
Almost 15000 innocent lives are gone at the hands of an incompetent bloodthirsty army who could not defend its own people at a crucial time!
I condemn Hamas but with equal brutality I condemn Israel and the US.
What Israel should realise is that allying with the US is a sure sign that you are going to lose the war they are fighting.
Take the wars in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan - the country that ran with their tails between their legs were the US and their allies.
They were the cowards when facing someone who has the balls to fight them!
Israel may think they have a strong defence force, but the minute they ally with the US, it is sure sign of imminent failure.
Hamas says that it wants to exterminte Israel!
Israel says that it wants to exterminate Hamas!
Israel wants to exterminate not only Hamas, but all those in Palestine!
Which morality is better?
In my mind both are as bad as the other.
This is not from any religious perspective.
The Jews talk about "An eye for an eye"!
"An eye for an eye" (Biblical Hebrew:עַיִן תַּחַת עַיִן,ʿayīn taḥaṯ ʿayīn)is a commandment found in theBook of Exodus21:23–27 expressing the principle of reciprocal justice measure for measure.
The earliest known use of the principle appears in theCode of Hammurabi, which predates the Hebrew Bible.
In Babylonian law:
In the legal Code of Hammurabi, the principle of exact reciprocity is very clearly used. For example, if a person caused the death of another person, the killer would be put to death.
This cartoon below is a sure sign of what lies ahead if one follows the Biblical story of David and Goliath, except that the roles are now reversed.
May I recall the prophetic statement of Hosni Mubarakof March 2003 when he told Egyptian soldiers in the city of Suez
“When it is over, if it is over, this war will have horrible consequences,"
"Instead of having one (Osama) bin Laden, we will have 100 bin Ladens,"
Instead of having one Hamas, there will be 1000s of Hamas.
History repeats itself and it is a group of idiots who insist on repeating history.
It is the egoistic aspiration of Benjamin Nethayanu to save himself and his greed for power, that he needs this war prolonged as long as possible to keep himself in power.
Like Hitler, he is using the people of Israel for his own political purposes.
He needs to be in prison.
And US President Joe Biden is part of this charade so he can get elected next year.
US just provided 10000 bombs to Israel, to kill whom?
Carpet bombing the Palestinians, where in one day the Israeli’s sent down more bombs than what the US forces sent down on the Iraqis in a year!
For every Hamas fighter killed, the Israel has killed over 1000 innocent Palestinians, mainly women and children.
This demonstrates the pure cowardice and inhumanity by the Israeli forces.
Everyone talks of a powerful Israeli army, but withdraw the US funding, weaponry and logistical support, the nakedness of the Israeli forces is evident. Over €50 billion has been spent by Israel on ths conflict!
These are all the levels of internatiional politics. We just saw the death of Henry Kissinger. He was a Jew but the embodiment of evil.
It is this role that Benjamin Netanyahu and the western powers are playing, each with his own personal agenda.
The Zionists may be waiting for the coming of the Messiah, but it will be with dire consequences for innocent Jews around the world.
Not all Jews want to go to Israel!
Will Mossad be able to protect the thousands of innocent Jews around the world when they cannot provide basic security for the Jewish population in Israel?
Look at this map:
We are constantly fed with the news from the pro-Israeli lobby
It is important to listen to the words of this Rabi:
It is worthwhile listening to the plain speaking representative of the Palestinian Authority in the UN:
I was rather shocked to read an email that arrived in my Inbox.
The statements made by the person were exactly as the attitude of Modi Bhakths from the WhatsApp university!
I may disagree with someone, but being from Cathedral and John Connon School, I was taught to be respectful of even my opponents, as otherwise you become as crude as your enemy.
Here are three screenshots (merged) from that email I received!
What it shows is only the inferiority complex of the individual.
When it is not possible to discuss a situation, the writer goes into personal diatribes!
Instead of accepting the total failure of the Israeli Government, its intelligence agency and the Israeli defence forces in protecting its people, this individual showed the world that his compatriots were morally wrong in the war they are waging.
A friend of mine, a Jewish gentleman, wrote in reply to the above email,
Why do we have this obnoxious character (here). Why give such scum a platform to spread their hatred? The problems in Israel are precisely because of people like this despicable character. The lessons of the Holocaust have been lost on their ilk.
Not all Jews are with the militaristic form of thinking.
But all of them have to suffer from this intolerance!
The Israelis have a great ally in the Western media, but even holocaust survivors know that the present stand by the Xionists is completely wrong.
I give you a public statement of a Holocaust survivor, Gabor Maté!
I leave you to your own personal opinions on this subject, however diverse they are from mine. I have seen this horror unfold, step by step, over my lifetime. It is going to continue with the intransigence on both sides, until the world comes to its senses.
